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Podcast episodes about rehabs, flips and BRRRR

Guests who buy fixer-uppers talk through budgets, contractors, timelines and the refinance that gets their cash back out.

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  1. #348Going From 13 Deployments to Never Missing a Family Dinner Through Real EstateKeith Gillispie · Oct 14, 2026 · 42 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from missing his kids' childhood overseas as an active-duty Marine to building a real estat
  2. #342Scaling to 38 Units and Retiring at 27 After Building $10K in Passive IncomeRachel Richards · Sep 2, 2026 · 47 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from one duplex to 38 rental units in just two years — and retired from her full-time job b
  3. #341Overcoming the Fear of Raising Private Money as a New InvestorAmy Mahjoory · Aug 26, 2026 · 47 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is a real estate investor and private-money expert who has taught hundreds of investors how to raise millions o
  4. #339How to Make Your STR More Accessible (and More Profitable)Lorraine Woodward · Aug 12, 2026 · 52 minJoining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is helping make travel easier for people with disabilities while showing short-term rental owner
  5. #335Retiring Early with 4 STRs Using the Path of Progress StrategySandy Lee · Jul 15, 2026 · 39 minIn this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by someone with nearly 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. Sandy Lee is a
  6. #327How to Turn Cheap Land Into "Forever Cash" and Build Smarter Income StreamsJack Bosch · May 20, 2026 · 53 minJoining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has built a unique niche in real estate by turning overlooked land into consistent, long-term in
  7. #323How House Hacking and Co-Living Can Fast-Track Your Path to Financial FreedomCraig Curelop · Apr 22, 2026 · 29 minIn this week's episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by an investor and author who turned a simple strategy into a powerful wealth-building machine. Crai
  8. #314Why Buying a Second Home First Can Be a Smarter Path to WealthKatie Cline · Feb 18, 2026 · 49 minJoining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is an award-winning publicist, hospitality veteran, and short-term rental expert who has built a profitable por
  9. #312Turning Vacant Retail Buildings Into High Cash-Flow Self-StorageDavid Pelusio Sr. · Feb 4, 2026 · 35 minJoining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is a seasoned real estate developer with more than five decades of hands-on experience across residential, comm
  10. #311Why Building Income Matters More Than Building WealthDustin Heiner · Jan 28, 2026 · 56 minJoining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is returning guest Dustin Heiner, real estate investor, coach, and founder of Master Passive Income. Dustin has
  11. #309Building Financial Freedom Through 20+ Real Estate Deals While Serving in the MilitaryStu Grazier · Jan 14, 2026 · 50 minJoining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is a Naval Academy graduate, retired Navy pilot, and lifelong entrepreneur who quietly built real estate wealth
  12. #308From Academia to Airbnb: Turning Data into Dollars with Short-Term RentalsDrew Ivey · Jan 7, 2026 · 48 minWhat happens when a former cancer researcher and college professor applies a data-driven mindset to short-term rentals? Joining us in this episode of Living Off
  13. #307Building a W-2 Exit Plan with Short-Term RentalsStephen Arnaud · Dec 31, 2025 · 40 minIn this episode of Living Off Rentals, host Kirby Atwell sits down with Stephen Arnaud, an engineer, W-2 employee, and father of three, who's intentionally buil
  14. #306Saving Historic Buildings and Creating Value Through Smart RedevelopmentKevin Kreger · Dec 24, 2025 · 35 minJoining us for today's episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who specializes in historic preservation projects that many investors overlook, but can be trans
  15. #299From Firefighter, to Flipping Boston, to Real Estate EmpireDave Seymour · Nov 5, 2025 · 45 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who knows what it takes to rebuild from the ground up. Dave Seymour is a former firefighter, star of
  16. #298How to Structure Creative Real Estate DealsRonnie Walker · Oct 29, 2025 · 59 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has built multiple successful real estate businesses and learned firsthand what it takes to reco
  17. #294Turning a Cabin Property Into a Profitable, Purpose-Driven STR BrandEric Moeller · Oct 1, 2025 · 48 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is redefining what it means to travel, disconnect, and create meaningful experiences through sho
  18. #291Building Wealth Through Private Money and BRRRR DealsAustin Rutherford · Sep 10, 2025 · 43 minIn this episode of Living Off Rentals, we're joined by an investor who has mastered one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies in real estate: the BRRR
  19. #290Military Service as a Launchpad for Real Estate and Long-Term WealthChase Kincer · Sep 3, 2025 · 45 minIn this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by an Air Force veteran turned real estate entrepreneur to discuss how military service can lead to financi
  20. #286How to maximize a property insurance claim with a public adjusterAndy Gurczak · Aug 6, 2025 · 33 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps property owners navigate one of the most stressful (and misunderstood) parts of real estat
  21. #284Building Wealth Across Real Estate Asset Classes for Long-Term FreedomBrandon Rickman · Jul 23, 2025 · 47 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who turned grit, experience, and strategy into over 500 successful home flips and now uses that same
  22. #283Build Wealth While Protecting Your Time: The Zen Investor's MindsetJonathan Greene · Jul 16, 2025 · 49 minIn this episode of Living Off Rentals, we're joined by a thought leader in the real estate investing space who has built a diverse and intentional portfolio, al
  23. #282How to Choose the Right Financing for Your First (or Next) Real Estate DealChristian Bachelder · Jul 9, 2025 · 55 minJoining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who brings clarity to one of the most confusing parts of real estate investing: financing. Christian
  24. #279Inside the Assisted Living Model That Nets $40K/MonthBrett Chotkevys · Jun 18, 2025 · 46 minJoining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is redefining the way investors think about real estate—and doing it in one of the country's mos
  25. #277The EASIEST Financing Option for Short Term Rental Investors: DSCR LoansJay Anderson · Jun 4, 2025 · 40 minJoining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who's helped Kirby secure five different DSCR loans over the past year and a half. Jay Anderson is a
  26. #273Converting Garages to ADU's to create massive valueMay 7, 2025 · 49 minIn this episode of Living Off Rentals, we're joined by Henry Russell—a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and multifamily real estate investor with over 15 years of ex
  27. #271How He Replaced His Tech Salary with Short Term RentalsStylianos Kalamaras · Apr 23, 2025 · 39 minJoining me on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who's been an athlete, Navy veteran, cyber engineer, and now, a short-term rental investor. Styliano
  28. #267Short-Term Rental Design for SUPER High RevenueMark Lumpkin · Mar 26, 2025 · 42 minIn this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by Mark Lumpkin, a real estate investor who fell in love with short-term rentals 10 years ago. Mark has hel
  29. #256From RN to using VAs to run a rental businessStephanie Figueros · Jan 8, 2025 · 50 minIn this episode of Living Off Rentals, we interviewed Stephanie Figueros. Before her real estate journey, she was once a registered nurse. Now, she has a unique
  30. #235Financial Freedom Through a Mix of Rental Properties and Note InvestmentsNick Disney · Aug 14, 2024Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has built an impressive portfolio over the last 15 years. He achieved financial freedom through
  31. #225From Flipping to Multifamily: Achieving Financial Independence at a Young AgeChad King · Jun 5, 2024In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we interviewed someone who has always been fascinated with building wealth. He took a job in sales because he thought tha
  32. #221Going All in on Real Estate Before Doing Her First DealTess Bessent · May 8, 2024In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by Tess Bessent. Before going all in on real estate investing, she was in the liquor business, based in Las
  33. #219From Flipper to Rental Investor to LenderDerek Dombeck · Apr 24, 2024Joining us on today's Living Off Rentals episode is someone who has been in the real estate world since 2003. He is a successful real estate investor involved i
  34. #207How to BRRRR Your Way to Financial FreedomJessie Lang · Jan 31, 2024Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who has been involved in the real estate market for over 10 years. She has built a massive portfolio using the
  35. #202The ATM of the Real Estate Industry: Incredible Wisdom from a Seasoned InvestorShannon Robnett · Dec 27, 2023Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who has been involved in the real estate market for over 35 years. He has done over $250 million worth of cons
  36. #200First Blind and Deaf Person to Complete Hardest Race On Earth (and he owns rentals)Aaron Hale · Dec 13, 2023Welcome back to Living Off Rentals. It’s our 200th episode celebration baby! For this special milestone we’re bringing back the most inspirational person I know
  37. #199How the Wrong Legal Structure Can Cost You Your BusinessBonnie Galam · Dec 6, 2023When it comes to running a business, navigating legalities effectively can mean the difference between success and failure. It’s no different in real estate inv
  38. #183Just Under $9,000 per Month Cash Flow on His First DealAaron Spatz · Aug 16, 2023Aaron Spatz is the principal of Olive Grove Investments, a senior consultant at Waypoint Technologies, and the director of marketing and communications at the V
  39. #181Getting to Financial Freedom Without Sacrificing Your Family RelationshipsJim Sheils · Aug 2, 2023Jim Sheils joins us on this episode of Living Off Rentals. He is a speaker, author, consultant, the founder of 18 Summers, and a partner at Southern Impression
  40. #177Case Study of Our Recent Low-Cost Rental Deal That Makes Over $6k/month Net IncomeKirby Atwell · Jul 5, 2023Throughout my career, I often receive questions from new investors about what to expect when investing in rental properties. It's understandable to be unsure ab
  41. #174Exactly How Short-term Rental Financing WorksRobin Simon, Easy Street Capital · Jun 14, 2023In this episode of the Living Off Rentals Podcast, we are joined by Robin Simon, a finance expert specializing in rental property investments and a partner at E
  42. #1579 Short-term rentals in 9 monthsMichelle Norman · Feb 15, 2023Michelle Norman is a licensed Real Estate Broker and the owner of Elite Real Estate & Associates. She has been practicing Real Estate since 2004 and specializes
  43. #151Why mindset matters so much when it comes to real estate investingRJ de Leon · Jan 4, 2023Succeeding in business takes a strong will, commitment, and a healthy mindset. It’s the same for real estate investing, just as it is for any other venture. We'
  44. #149How to get funding for your next BRRRRSamir Patel · Dec 21, 2022Samir Patel is joining us for this episode of Living Off Rentals! He is a military officer, investor, and Managing Partner at Trophy Point, a company dedicated
  45. #144Key metrics to buy rental properties in a changing marketJohn Blackburn · Nov 16, 2022When you’re just starting out in rental property investing, there’s no doubt that choosing which property to invest and commit to is confusing. On one hand, it
  46. #14390% Occupancy $165 a night on a turn-key affordable Airbnb in FloridaBeth Soto · Nov 9, 2022Wanting to help her husband retire for good and provide for her family, Beth Soto learned the ins and outs of short-term rentals. Now, she graces this episode o
  47. #140Deaf and blind real estate investor, ultra-marathoner, and dadAaron Hale · Oct 19, 2022After an unfortunate incident, EOD team leader, Aaron Hale became blind and deaf. However, this tragedy would soon become a turning point in his life as he disc
  48. #136Buying 4 vacation rental units in the first 5 monthsJason Snider and Jamie Karbel · Sep 21, 2022What would it be like to be able to quit your job and rely on the income from rental properties instead? In this episode, Kirby Attwell introduced Jason Snider
  49. #135How to ensure you get what's owed in an insurance claimAndy Gurczak · Sep 14, 2022Typically insurance is one of the last things real estate investors think about. 99% of the time, you don't need it and it is just an extra expense line item. U
  50. #129Rehabbing Your Way to High CashflowBrian Grimes · Aug 3, 2022It is tempting to leave a 9-5 in the pursuit of something much greater - independence and freedom. But, as our guest puts it, doing so means welcoming roadblock
  51. #120How to do a STR Land Development with Cabins and TreehousesSue Hough · Jun 1, 2022Treehouses, who knew, right? Revolutionizing the land development scene with cabins and treehouses is Sue Hough. She talks about her humble beginnings in the co
  52. #113From Zero to Financial Freedom in less than Five YearsErin Helle · Apr 13, 2022Achieving financial freedom isn’t a one-time goal. It’s a continuous quest in making you, your family, and your loved ones’ lives better. In this episode of Liv
  53. #101From Homeless Heroin Addiction to Financially Free Rental InvestorGreg Gaudet from Maui Home Buyers · Jan 19, 2022Have you ever wondered what it would take to go from homelessness to becoming a successful real estate investor? It’s nothing more than the drive to become fina
  54. #95Renting By the Room in a Small Town for Tons of CashflowAraceli Thiele · Dec 8, 2021Our guest is a former news anchor and a mom of 4 kids. This is her first broadcast since she left the news industry 7 years ago. Joining me on the show is Arace
  55. #86Partnering to Grow Your Real Estate InvestmentsAdam Whitney · Oct 6, 2021Joining me on the show is Adam Whitney. He is an active-duty Marine officer who started wholesaling real estate just last October. Now, he runs Blackjack Real E
  56. #85Identifying the Best Vacation Rental MarketEvelyn Badia · Sep 29, 2021Our guest is a hands-on Airbnb Superhost, a coach, and the host of a thriving Facebook community and a top-ranked podcast. Joining me on the podcast today is Ev
  57. #79The Best Financing Options for Your Next (or First) RentalAntonio Hernandez · Aug 18, 2021Our guest has been in the real estate and financing space for over 20 years; and in the last 5 years, he has closed at least 650 transactions. Joining me on the
  58. #78Converting a Church into a REALLY High Cash Flowing Vacation RentalJason Nazarenko · Aug 11, 2021Our guest was on the podcast 8 months ago for his high-quality short-term rentals and historic renovations in Cotter, Arkansas. We have Jason Nazarenko in today
  59. #77Fighting Human Trafficking Through Real Estate InvestingTyler Goble · Aug 4, 2021Our guest for today is the founder and owner of LTG Investments LLC, a company that uses real estate as a tool to help stop human trafficking. Joining me on the
  60. #74Successfully Transitioning From Investing in the Continental US to Puerto RicoPedro Cardona · Jul 14, 2021Our guest for today started doing real estate in 2013. Two years later, he and his wife moved back to Puerto Rico, and he has been investing there ever since. J
  61. #71From 0 to 200 Rentals in 10 Years and Leaving a "Great Job"Rahul Visal · Jun 23, 2021Success has no specific timeline, especially in real estate. Our guest for today went from owning nothing to over 200 rentals in 10 years! His story is a source
  62. #70Bought and Sold over 1000 Deals, Now Managing Over 500 DoorsDani Lynn Robison · Jun 16, 2021Our guest for today has mastered the art of doing real estate investing. As a seasoned real estate investor, she has bought and sold over a thousand properties
  63. #60Growing his Portfolio to 90 Units and Quitting his Job by 30Kyle Mack · Apr 7, 2021Struggles or difficulties in life are push factors to make a person work harder to change their situation. Our guest for today’s show is Kyle Mack. As a kid, he
  64. #50Advice for Properly Renovating Real Estate InvestmentsJeff Garza · Jan 27, 2021Jeff Garza hailed from a construction family where he trained as an architect. He joined the Marine Corps handling construction management, learning first hand
  65. #41One of the Fastest Paths to Financial FreedomNov 25, 2020Main Aspects to Consider When House Hacking If you have been following my podcasts you know that recently, my wife and I purchased a farm. Currently, we are reh
  66. #30Buying Multifamily Properties While Working A Full Time JobGreg Butcher · Sep 9, 2020Today’s guest has a notable career. Greg Butcher served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2015. He had a full-time job as a Depart
  67. #26Building a Team and Systems to Scale Your OperationAndy McFarland · Aug 12, 2020I’ve been looking forward to today’s interview since I’ve heard so many wonderful things about today’s guest. Andy McFarland is a successful real estate investo
  68. #22Turn-Key with Equity Model Broken Down with Mark WiltonJul 15, 2020Episode 22 - Turn-Key with Equity Model Broken Down - Mark Wilton Mark Wilton started his real estate journey doing fix and flips. From there, he built a rental
  69. #21What Differentiates Great Real Estate Investors from Those Who Continually StruggleMike Simmons · Jul 8, 2020Today’s guest has been in the real estate investing business since 2008 and has pretty much done it all—flipped houses, bought rentals, and wholesaled hundreds
  70. #14500 Doors in a Year and Building a Community of Military Veteran Real Estate InvestorsMay 20, 2020Eric Upchurch is a former Special Operations Aviation Crewmember turned real estate investor. Since his first real estate investing venture in 2006, Eric has be

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